Measure Z news for FY 16-17

June 27Adopt the budget for FY 17-18
Staff informed the Board of additional Measure Z revenue, and the Board funded four new projects, including a a radio system study for the Sheriff's Office, a vulnerable adult services team, security at the Main Library, and a walkability study in Willow Creek.Read the adopted budget staff report. Opens a New Window.

June 19Measure Z paving projects - dates change for Briceland Thorn and Evergreen RoadsOn Wednesday, June 21 the Humboldt County Department of Public Works will begin work on paving projects.

June 19New HiresOn Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9 recruits from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the 119th College of the Redwoods Basic Police Academy. Sheriff William Honsal is pleased to announce the following as new Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies.Read about the new deputies
June 1Measure Z funded road work in Southern Humboldt rescheduled for June 12Due to expected rain in the forecast, the road work scheduled to take place Thursday in Garberville and Redway is being re-scheduled for Monday, June 12.Read about scheduled road work

May 26Measure Z funded road work to take place in Eureka area
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works is utilizing Measure Z funds to work with American Pavement Systems, Inc. and resurface county roads in the Eureka area on May 31st and June 1st.Read more about road closures

May 19Measure Z funded road work to take place in Arcata
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works working is utilizing Measure Z funds to work with American Pavement Systems, Inc. and resurface county roads in the Arcata area on May 23, 24, and 25.Read more about which roads are affected

May 9Measure Z funded road work to take place in Willow Creek
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works working with American Pavement Systems, Inc. will be resurfacing Country Club Road, Patterson Road, and Bigfoot Avenue in the Willow Creek area on May 17th and 18th. The road work is being funded by Measure Z, the local half-cent sales tax passed by voters in 2014.Read more about this road work

May 9Request for Extension of Extra Help Hours - Measure ZThe Board of Supervisors considered the extension of extra help hours for a Measure Z funded position.Read the agenda item

April 10Swearing in CeremonyOn Monday, April 10, 2017, Sheriff Mike Downey was pleased to announce the swearing in of eight new Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office employees and seven promotions.Read more about promotions and new employees

Jan. 10Agreements with Kneeland, Willow Creek and Blue Lake fire departmentsThese MOU's are for the purpose of providing emergency services, including responding to traffic collisions and medical emergencies, in a critical emergency Service Gap Area (SOA) that has been identified through the sustainable fire services planning efforts.Read about the MOUs Opens a New Window.

Jan. 4Orick Resident Deputy HiredSheriff Mike Downey is pleased to announce Deputy Joe Conlin has been selected to fill the vacant Resident Deputy position for the Orick Community.Read more about the new Deputy

Jan. 3Approval of Donation of Four Vehicles in Sheriff's Measure Z Budget Unit 297 to the Motor Pool for Capitalization, Maintenance, and Insurance

Dec. 19Sheriff swearing in ceremonySheriff Mike Downey is pleased to announce the swearing in of 17 new Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office employees and four promotions.Read more about the swearing in

Dec. 8Apply now to be on the Measure Z committeeSince voters passed this measure in 2014, the committee has overseen approximately $20 million in expenditures to make our community safer. In that time, Measure Z has funded nearly 50 projects.Read more on how to apply

Nov. 15Measure Z funding for roads, Sheriff rescue vehicle and drug rehabilitation
During the first quarter budget review, the Board used some of last year's unspent Measure Z money for more public safety projects.Read more on Measure Z

October 26New Measure Z Deputy position in GarbervilleSheriff Downey is pleased to announce a new Measure Z deputy position assigned to the Garberville Station! This new deputy position is in addition to the regular assigned deputies for the Garberville Station, and is not filling a vacancy. The deputy assigned to this position is Foy Melendy.Read more on Measure Z Deputy position

October 1Explore Measure Z expenditures on Open BudgetOpen Budget allows you to easily click through financial information so you can see where public funds are being spent. Click below to learn more.

Sept. 12District Attorney hires new DeputyHumboldt County District Attorney announced thie hiring of Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal. The DA's Office now has 17 full-time attorneys, with three of those positions funded by Measure Z.Read more on new Deputy

Sept. 6In wake of McKinelyville standoff, Board approves funding for Sheriff rescue and recovery vehicleThe recent active shooter situation in McKinlevyille put the lives of neighboring residents in jeopardy, along with local law enforcement officers. The Sheriff's Office borrowed a rescue and recovery vehicle from Mendocino to successfully evacuate nearby residents. The Sheriff's Office has secured some funding to purchase its own vehicle, and the Board contributed $175,000.Read more on funding

June 28Board adopts budget, $12.1 in Measure Z expenditures
The Board of Supervisors funded 29 public safety projects in Year 2 of Measure Z, including ongoing funding for Sheriff's Deputies, additional Deputy District Attorneys, Probation Officers, and resources for local fire and police.Read the adopted budgetMeasure Z proposals and funded projects

June 30Third quarter reports are in
Each quarter, agencies that are not part of county government and receive Measure Z funds submit invoices and a report detailing their expenses, as well as challenges and successes they are having implementing their Measure Z-funded projects.Read the most recent reports.

June 6District Attorney's Office hires deputyDeputy District Attorney Caolyn Schaffer is a graduate of UC San Diego and Santa Clara Law School, and she will be assigned a general caseload of felonies and misdemeanors.Read more on new Deputy

Did you know ...
The Board of Supervisors is obligated to spend nearly 64 percent of all funds on specific programs. This often comes in the form of funding that comes from the state or federal government. The Board has discretion over General Fund monies, which accounts for roughly one-third of the annual budget.

Getting More Information

If you would like to find out more about issues related to Measure Z, please
call the County Administrative Office at:707-445-7266 or email cao@co.humboldt.ca.us.